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Insight Global Benefits Analyst in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Insight Global’s client is seeking a Union Benefits / Finance Analyst to support benefit, annuity, and contribution activities for a unionized workforce. This role is highly analytical and Excel driven, with a strong focus on contract interpretation, audits, reconciliations, and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting or finance background, is comfortable working entirely in Excel, and is interested in understanding Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) front to back.
Responsibilities:
• Interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) to ensure benefits, deductions, and employer contributions are processed accurately
• Review and reconcile union benefit invoices against payroll and financial records
• Reconcile health & welfare, pension, annuity, and union dues contributions
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, contribution rates, eligibility, or benefit classifications
• Support benefit and annuity payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Participate in internal and external audits, including data preparation, reconciliation support, and follow up analysis
• Pull and analyze data sourced from payroll systems (including ADP), while performing all analysis in Excel
• Answer complex member or stakeholder questions when financial or benefit data does not align
• Partner with internal teams, benefit trusts, and union contacts to resolve issues and maintain compliance
• Contribute to negotiation related projects by providing financial analysis, data validation, and reporting support
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Skills and Requirements
• 4+ years of finance / accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a related field (strong preference)
• Understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping including accounts payable, general ledgers, and cost modeling
• Analytical mind, passion for problem solving, and desire to learn
• Auditing knowledge or experience
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (sumifs, advanced formulas, pivot tables)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly • Prior experience working with unions and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Interest in or exposure to the arts or music industry
• Benefits administration or benefits finance experience